Category Archives: Indianapolis Motor Speedway

MotoGP at Indy Dominated Once Again By Marquez and Uncertainty
August 10, 2015

by Bert Beiswanger Attendance was up for this year’s Red Bull Indianapolis Grand Prix. 67,648 was reported by commercial rights holder Dorna Sports. The buzz on the grounds was strong. Last year’s event was voted best on the MotoGP calendar. Teams love being here. Manufacturers love being here. Fans love being here. Riders like being […]

IndyCar gag order shows weak knees and leadership vacuum
July 22, 2015

by Kent Sterling People who run things need thick skin.  Criticism is a part of the equation for leaders, and it can be helpful in improving systems, staffing, and building success. A new rule has been adopted by IndyCar that shows whether they know that or not, they don’t embrace it. Click here to follow […]

Fixing IndyCar not so tough – increase drama by hiring polarizing drivers
June 29, 2015

by Kent Sterling Without emotional investment in the men and women operating the machines, IndyCar is just fast and pretty cars driving in circles. Speed is relative and does not create drama.  Pretty cars are not dramatic.  Wrecks are not necessarily dramatic.  Competition among rivals is dramatic. IndyCar drivers are incredibly well-mannered and nice.  They […]

Indy 500 – Pole Day chaos shouldn’t ruin enjoyment of Greatest Spectacle in Racing
May 18, 2015

by Kent Sterling Hey, IndyCar had to do something!  Three cars in four days flipped over during practice, and a wonderful combination of luck and great engineering allowed all three drivers to walk away unscathed.  How long could that be expected to continue? Somebody was going to get hurt or killed, and until somebody figures […]